Gatemaster Lock Installation — Side Gate
The customer could only lock her side gate from the inside using bolts — leaving no way to secure it from the outside. We supplied and fitted a Gatemaster deadbolt lock with a keyed cylinder, giving her full external access control for the first time. The job came with its challenges — the gate needed adjusting and reinforcing, the ground was uneven and uphill, and nothing was quite straight — but the end result was spot on. The customer was so happy she left a tip! 🎉
Hardware Used: Gatemaster Deadbolt
Heavy-duty bolt-through gate lock with keyed cylinder — suitable for wooden, metal and PVC gates. Lockable from both sides.
"A tricky job — uneven ground, an unlevel gate, and a tight space — but the customer was so pleased with the result she left a tip on top. That's what it's all about."
Window Board-Up — Residential Door
A customer's front door fanlight window was broken and needed immediate securing. As a temporary measure, cardboard had been placed to cover the gap. We attended on an emergency basis and fitted a proper wooden board cut precisely to shape — securing the arch window and making the property safe while a permanent glass replacement was arranged.
Window Board-Up — Commercial Property
A commercial premises on 14A had its door glass smashed. The customer called us for an emergency board-up to secure the property and prevent further access. We fitted a full OSB board to completely cover the glazed section — making the premises weatherproof and secure until a permanent repair could be carried out.
House Fire — Emergency Access & Lock Replacement
A customer's house suffered a fire. In the chaos, their key was destroyed in the blaze — leaving them locked out of their own home with a damaged door. They called LT Lockworks for emergency access.
We gained entry using a precision 6mm drill-picking technique — no damage to the door, no damage to the frame. The old burnt lock was carefully removed, the door was fully secured with a brand new ERA Certfire BS3621 5-lever sashlock, fresh keys cut, and everything covered and repaired. The customer was back inside their home safely.
"Non-destructive entry. No damage to door or frame. New ERA Certfire BS3621 5-lever sashlock fitted with fresh keys. Door fully secured and repaired — customer back in their home safely."
Van Lock Upgrade — Citroën Berlingo
A full deadlock installation carried out on our own Citroën Berlingo work van. High-security slam locks and deadlocks were fitted to the rear and side doors, providing a significant upgrade over the standard factory locks.
Van tools and equipment are a prime target for theft — a standard van lock offers little resistance to a determined thief. Our security-grade locks are pick-resistant, drill-resistant, and conform to Sold Secure standards, giving genuine peace of mind whether the van is parked on site, overnight, or on the street. If we fit this level of security to our own vehicle, you can trust the quality of the work we carry out on yours.
Large-Scale Commercial Board-Up — Multi-Storey Car Park
A major emergency board-up contract on a decommissioned multi-storey car park in South London. Multiple access points — including vehicle ramps, entrance tunnels, and internal openings — were fully secured using heavy-duty SterlingOSB Zero structural boards, cut and fixed to size on site.
The site had suffered significant vandalism, illegal access, and structural exposure — presenting a serious public safety and liability risk. LT Lockworks mobilised quickly, working into the night to board up the entire perimeter and secure every point of entry. All work was completed in a single overnight shift, leaving the site fully secured and protected by morning.
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